Accommodation in the UK

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1 Language Studies International 2015 Accommodation in the UK

2 ACCOMMODATION IN (CENTRAL & HAMPSTEAD): HOMESTAY Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board All bed linen and towels provided Host families will wash the student s laundry once a week Good and reliable transport links Arrivals between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm on Saturdays or Sundays *Saturday arrivals subject to availability at London Hampstead Executive Supplement available Prices are listed in table below Executive Homestay Option: Executive Homestays are often of a higher standard than other home stay accommodation. They are evaluated in terms of décor, size and location (although not necessarily closer to LSI). They have private bathroom facilities (ensuite or sole use) and extra facilities such as a television in the bedroom or access to the internet. Homestay prices per person, per week (based on London transport zones): ZONES 2-3 ZONES 4-6 Single room, B&B: GBP175 Single room, HB: GBP215 *Twin room, B&B: GBP150 *Twin room, HB: GBP190 Single room, B&B: GBP140 Single room, HB: GBP180 *Twin room, B&B: GBP115 *Twin room, HB: GBP155 Executive, Single room, B&B, Private bathroom: GBP250 Executive, Single room, B&B, Private bathroom: GBP215 Executive, Single room, HB, Private bathroom: GBP285 Executive, Single room, HB, Private bathroom: GBP250 *For students booking together with the same arrival and departure dates. Homestay supplement prices per person per week: Christmas holiday supplement (25 Dec Jan 2016): GBP40 Summer supplement (21 June Aug 2015): GBP35 Key: B&B Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast only) HB Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) *** Please note that during peak periods our homestay accommodations may be provided by a highly respected, British Council accredited agency that operates to the same high standards as LSI. For more information please contact: LSI London Central lon@lsi.edu Tel: +44 (0) Or LSI London Hampstead ham@lsi.edu Tel: +44 (0)

3 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES Schafer House Hall of Residence Location: ZONE 1; Walking distance to Oxford Street, 3 minute walk to Warren Street Underground, 5 minute walk to LSI London Central 30 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Single rooms with desk, closet, washbasin and bed. Shared kitchen. Private Bathroom: No, shared bathroom in each flat or 5 single bedrooms Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Lounge w/tv, laundry room, internet access Minimum stay: 2 weeks Prices (per person per week): GBP250 Availability: Summer only Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable and non-refundable Beaumont Court Residence Location: ZONE 2; 10 minutes walk to Mornington Crescent station (Northern Line) and close to shops etc; about a 10 minute tube ride to LSI London Central - 25 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Flats of 5, 6 or 7 single rooms Private Bathroom: Yes Meals: Self-catering, shared kitchen Facilities: Internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices: From GBP295 per week Availability: Year-round Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable and non-refundable. No November or December departures

4 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES London Solutions Flat share Location: ZONES 1&2; within walking distance of an underground station. Exact location confirmed 3 days prior to arrival. Rooms: Single & shared rooms available in simply furnished flats of 4-6 people Private bathroom: No Meals: Self-catering, shared kitchen Facilities: Communal laundry facilities, no internet. Bed linen and kitchen utensils provided on-arrival, towels not provided; central heating Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices (per person per week): Single room GBP210, twin room GBP160 Availability: Year-round Check-in: Saturday 09:30 15:00 or Sunday 14:00 20:00. Additional charge for Sunday arrivals. No arrivals outside of these times. Cancellation Policy/conditions: free cancellation up to 14 days before Station Court Location: ZONE 3; 5 minutes walk to Seven Sisters station (Victoria Line) and close to shops etc; Around 30 mins door-to-door to LSI London Central - 40 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Single room in flats of 4 6 rooms Private Bathroom: Yes Meals: Self-catering, shared kitchen facilities (no kitchen pack can be bought online) Facilities: Internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices (per person per week): From GBP220/week Availability: From 31/01/2015 Cancellation policy/conditions: Noncancellable, non-refundable

5 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES Kirby Street Residence Location: Zone 1 within 20 minutes by underground of LSI London Central - 35 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Self-contained studios Private bathroom: Yes Meals: Self-catering, kitchen pack available for purchase. Facilities: internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices: From GBP429 per week. Availability: From 21/9/2014 until 05/09/2015. Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable, nonrefundable Rathbone Place Apartments Location: Zone 1 on Oxford Street - 10 minutes walk to LSI London Central - 30 minute from LSI Hampstead Rooms: Single rooms and twin rooms (flats have 3-6 bedrooms) Private bathroom: Shared bathroom Meals: Self-catering (shared kitchen) Facilities: Internet access. Bed linen & towels provided Minimum stay: Minimum 4-week stay, Prices (per week): twin to share from GBP220, single GBP310-GBP380 depending on availability Availability: Year-round. Cancellation policy/conditions: No November or December departures. Non-cancellable and nonrefundable

6 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES The Stay Club Willesden Location: ZONE 2; 20 minute train ride to LSI London Central /12 minute train ride to London Hampstead. 9 minute walk to Willesden Junction train & underground station Rooms: Studios Private Bathroom: Yes (shower room) Meals: Self-catering, fully equipped kitchens Facilities: garden area, café, internet access Minimum stay : 1 week Prices (per person per week): Single studio from GBP300; Twin Studio from GBP185. Summer supplement on all bookings charged at GBP50 per week. Availability: Year-round Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-refundable and Non-cancellable Woburn Place Residence Location: Zone 1 within 10 minutes walk to LSI London Central - 30 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Self-contained studios Private bathroom: Yes Meals: Self-catering, kitchen pack available for purchase Facilities: internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks. Prices: From GBP405 per week. Availability: From 21/9/2014 until 05/09/2015. Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable, nonrefundable once booked

7 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES Canary Wharf Flatshare Location: Zone 2 around Canary Wharf, within walking distance of an underground station. Rooms: Single and twin rooms to share available in comfortable flats of up to 6 people. Private bathroom: On request Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Kitchen, bathroom, living room. Communal areas cleaned once a week. Internet and TV included. Laundry facilities available. Bed linen provided. Towels not provided. Minimum stay: 2 weeks Prices: Single room shared facilities from GBP250, twin to share shared facilities from GBP210, single room private bathroom from GBP275. Availability: Year-round Cancellation policy/conditions: Free cancellation up to 28 days before arrival. 27 days before no cancellation, no refund. Arrival time required as students are met personally by a flatshare representative at the property Great Suffolk Street Location: Close to Southwark station (zone 1) and under 10 minutes walk to Borough (Northern Line) and Waterloo. 20 minutes from LSI London Central. Rooms: Single rooms Private bathroom: Yes Meals: Self-catering, shared kitchen Facilities: internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices: From GBP290 per week Availability: Year-round Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable and non-refundable

8 ACCOMMODATION IN : RESIDENCES & FLAT-SHARES Tottenham Hale (Flat Share) Location: Zone 3, 5 minutes walk to Tottenham Hale station (Victoria Line) and close to shops etc; Around 30 minutes door-to-door to LSI London Central - 40 minute from LSI London Hampstead Rooms: Single and shared rooms available in comfortable and simply furnished flats of 4 8 people Private bathroom: Shared bathroom Meals: Self-catering (shared kitchen) Facilities: Each flat has a kitchen, bathroom(s), and communal laundry facilities. Common areas serviced every 2 weeks. Internet access Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices (per person per week): Twin rooms from GBP130 per person, single rooms from GBP180 Availability: Year-round. Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable, non-refundable South Bank Location: Zone 1, Southwark (Jubilee line) and under 10 minutes walk from Borough (Northern Line) and Waterloo (various lines and trains) Rooms: Single and twin rooms. Private Bathroom: Shared or private bathrooms. Meals: Self-Catering. The kitchen is shared between 4-6 people. Facilities: There is a student lounge with TV, and fully equipped kitchens on every floor. The residence is furnished in modern style with beds, bedside tables, mirrored wardrobe, drawers, desk, chair, window blinds and laminated wood floor. The new bathrooms are tiled and have a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC, mirrored cabinet and heated towel rail. Rooms are cleaned and bed linens changed weekly. Minimum stay: 4 weeks Prices: Single (shared bathroom) GBP240, ensuite GBP260, superior GBP260 Availability: Year Round.. No departures in October, November and December. Cancellation policy/conditions: Non-cancellable and non-refundable

9 ACCOMMODATION IN : HOTELS (LSI CENTRAL) The Generator in Central London (Budget Hostel) Location: 5 minute walk to Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly Line) and 7 minute walk to LSI; close to Oxford Street and Covent Garden Rooms: Over 800 beds w/dormitory rooms w/bunk beds and wash basins; private rooms available Private Bathroom: Shared facilities (cleaned daily) on each floor Meals: Breakfast included, dinner available for GBP4 Facilities: TV lounge, internet café, games room, self-service restaurant Prices (per person per week): GBP105-GBP230 Other: Party atmosphere, no curfew, 24 hour reception Bedford Hotel** Location: Close to the British Museum and Covent Garden, 10 minute walk to LSI and Oxford Street Rooms: 184 single, double and triple rooms w/satellite TV and coffee/tea making facilities Private Bathroom: Yes Meals: Full English breakfast included Facilities: Restaurant/bar, lounge, private garden Prices (per night): GBP80-GBP120 Tavistock Hotel** Location: Near King s Cross and Euston Underground, 15 minute walk to LS and city centre Rooms: 343 single, double and triple rooms w/satellite TV and coffee/tea making facilities Private Bathroom: Yes Meals: Full English breakfast included Facilities: Restaurant/bar, conference facilities Prices (per night): GBP75-GBP110 Other: Computer access available upon request

10 ACCOMMODATION IN : HOTELS (LSI CENTRAL) Imperial Hotel*** Location: Russell Square, 5 minute walk to LSI Rooms: 448 single, double and triple rooms w/satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities, trouser press and minibar. Meals: Breakfast included Facilities: Restaurant/bar, lounge, internet kiosk, shopping arcade Prices (per night): GBP80-GBP120 Other: Computer access and hairdryer available upon request Radisson Edwardian Grafton**** Location: Next to Warren Street tube station, good quality hotel only 7 minutes walk from LSI Rooms: 330 luxury rooms and suites: single, double and triple rooms w/tv, mini bar, direct dial telephone, bathroom and in-room internet access, access to gym Meals: Breakfast included Facilities: Various restaurants nearby Prices (per night): GBP135 - GBP210 St Giles Hotel**** Location: Near Tottenham Court Road and 5-10 minute walk to LSI, walking distance of Soho and the West End Rooms: 385 single, double and triple rooms w/tv, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities Facilities: Italian restaurant, rotisserie restaurant, lounge, gym, indoor pool Prices (per night): GBP85-GBP140 Other: 24 hour concierge

11 ACCOMMODATION IN : HOTELS (LSI HAMPSTEAD) Dillon s Hotel (B&B) Location: 15 minute walk from LSI in the Belsize Park area within walking distance of restaurants, shops, pubs, and Hampstead Heath Park Rooms: 12 rooms with TVs and free Wi-Fi Bathroom: Several rooms with ensuite facilities Meals: Breakfast included Prices (per night): Standard single from GBP55, ensuite single from GBP74, standard twin from GBP83, ensuite twin from GBP100 Other: One night s deposit required to ensure reservation. One night s charge is taken in case of late cancellation or no show. Dawson House Hotel** Location: Near Finchley Road Tube Station, and walking distance to LSI Hampstead (20 minutes) Rooms: 15 rooms w/single, double, triple and family accommodation available Bathroom: ensuite facilities Meals: Breakfast included Facilities: TV, telephone and coffee/tea making facilities available, Free Wi-Fi throughout Prices (per night): Single from GBP80, Twin from GBP120 Quality Hotel** Location: Near Finchley Road. LSI is about 20 minutes away. Rooms: Equipped with direct dial phone, trouser press, hairdryer, TV, radio, free Wi-FI Bathroom: ensuite facilities Meals: Free continental breakfast, free coffee Facilities: Lounge, bar, room service Prices (per night): Single from GBP140 Other: Complimentary tea and coffee, room service

12 BRIGHTON ACCOMMODATION IN BRIGHTON: HOMESTAY Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board All bed linen and towels provided Most host families will wash the student s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities. Good and reliable transport links Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays. (July and August Sunday arrivals only) Executive Supplement available Prices are listed in table below Executive Homestay Option: Executive Homestays are often of a higher standard than other home stay accommodation. They are evaluated in terms of décor and some a have private bathroom (ensuite or sole use) and/or extra facilities such as a television in the bedroom or access to the internet Homestay prices per person, per week: Single room, B&B: GBP120 Single room, HB: GBP160 *Twin room, B&B: GBP100 *Twin room, HB: GBP140 Executive Single Room B & B with Private Bathroom: GBP165 Executive Single Room HB with Private Bathroom GBP200 Private rooms also available from GBP115 a week. Please note that the availability is very limited. Homestay supplement prices per person per week: Christmas holiday supplement (25 Dec Jan 2016): GBP40 Summer supplement (21 June 30 Aug 2015): GBP35 *For students booking together with the same arrival and departure dates. Key: B&B Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast only)*** HB Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) ***Please note that by choosing the B&B option you are not guaranteed the use of the kitchen For more information please contact LSI Brighton: bri@lsi.edu Tel: +44 (0) *** Please note that during peak periods our homestay accommodations may be provided by a highly respected, British Council accredited agency that operates to the same high standards as LSI.

13 ACCOMMODATION IN BRIGHTON: RESIDENCES BRIGHTON Bedford Square Location: In the city centre (Bedford Square), 20 min walk from LSI Rooms: Single and double rooms, 1 triple room Private Bathroom: No, shared with 4-5 people Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Each room has a bed, desk & chair, and access to shared showers and toilets on each floor Prices (per person per week): Single room: GBP185, Twin Room: GBP165 (GBP200 deposit required) Availability: July & August 2015 (please check with LSI Brighton regarding availability) Other: Rooms are serviced weekly. Students must be 18+ years ACCOMMODATION IN BRIGHTON: HOTEL Langford s Hotel Location: 5 minute walk to LSI near Hove shops and restaurants Rooms: 60 single and double rooms Private Bathroom: Yes, all ensuite Meals: Breakfast included Facilities: Restaurant/bar Prices (per night): Single room from GBP55, double room from GBP100 Availability: Year-round All prices are liable to change Further option may be available on request

14 CAMBRIDGE ACCOMMODATION IN CAMBRIDGE: HOMESTAY Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Cambridge. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board All bed linen and towels provided Host families will wash the student s laundry once a week at no additional cost. Good, reliable transport links Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Sundays ONLY Executive Supplement available Prices are listed in table below Executive Homestay Option: Executive Homestays are often of a higher standard than other home stay accommodation. They are evaluated in terms of décor, size and location (although not necessarily closer to LSI). Some have private bathroom facilities (ensuite or sole use) and/or extra facilities such as a television in the bedroom or access to the internet Homestay prices per person per week: Homestay prices per person, per week Single room, B&B: GBP135 Twin room, B&B: GBP115 Single room, HB: GBP170 Twin room, HB: GBP150 Executive Single Room B & B with Private Bathroom: GBP210 Executive Single Room HB with Private Bathroom GBP245 Homestay supplement prices per person per week: Christmas holiday supplement (25 Dec Jan 2016): GBP40 Summer supplement (21 June 30 Aug 2015): GBP35 Key: B&B Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast only) HB Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) For more information please contact LSI Cambridge: ali@lsi.edu Tel: +44 (0) *** Please note that at certain times our homestay accommodation may be provided by a highly respected agency that operates to the same high standards as LSI. LSI sample visit some agency families on an annual basis to ensure their standards are met and maintained. IMPORTANT: LSI Cambridge accepts arrivals for homestay & residences on SUNDAYS ONLY. Please consider this before confirming your flight to the UK.

15 ACCOMMODATION IN CAMBRIDGE: RESIDENCES CAMBRIDGE The Willows (LSI s newly refurbished residence) Location: 5-10 minutes from the city centre and a 25 minute walk to LSI Rooms: Single rooms. Doubles available in studio s. Studios: Double ensuite room with private kitchen. Private Bathroom: Variety of bathroom types from ensuite, private shower only, to shared bathrooms. Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Shared kitchen (fully equipped), lounge and dining area, free Wi-Fi internet and free laundry facilities. Prices (per person per week): Single room shared bathroom GBP180 Single room with shower only GBP200 Single room ensuite GBP220 Studio Apartment GBP250 Availability: Year-round Other: Bedrooms are fully furnished and bed linen is available (not towels). Communal areas are cleaned weekly. Arrivals must be between 12:00-20:00 SUNDAYS ONLY Centrepoint Sedley Court Location: Heart of student Mill Road area, two miles from the city centre Rooms: Ensuite single bedrooms with fully equipped kitchen/lounge area Private Bathroom: Yes, ensuite Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Communal launderette (extra cost) Prices (per person per week): GBP190 Availability: June 28 th August 16 th 2015 (please check with LSI before confirming availability) Other: Bed linens (no towels) are provided and changed weekly, rooms cleaned daily, CCTV security, handicap accessibility; Arrivals on Sunday ONLY Location: Central Cambridge, a short walk to LSI and the city centre Rooms: Single rooms Private Bathroom: Yes, ensuite Meals: Self-catering Facilities: Fully equipped large kitchens shared by up to 7 people, communal launderette (extra cost) Prices (per person per week): GBP190 Availability: Year-round Other: Bed linens (no towels) are provided and changed weekly, rooms cleaned weekly, CCTV security. Arrivals must be between 12:00-18:00 SUNDAY ARRIVALS ONLY

16 ACCOMMODATION IN CAMBRIDGE: HOTELS CAMBRIDGE Centennial Hotel Location: Close to city centre and LSI Rooms: Equipped w/tv, telephone, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities Private Bathroom: Yes, ensuite Facilities: Restaurant w/traditional & continental cuisine, licensed bar Prices (per night): From GBP75-GBP100 Parkview Guesthouse Location: 25 minutes walk from the main city and commercial areas of Cambridge City. Rooms: Equipped with freeview TV, WIFI, tea/coffee making facilities. Private Bathroom: Yes, ensuite Facilities: Breakfast included. Free on and off road parking. Prices (per night): From GBP35-GBP85 A&B Guesthouse Location: Near the centre of the City, 3 minutes walk from the railway station, 15 minutes walk to the colleges and the very centre of Cambridge itself. Rooms: Equipped with freeview digital TV, WIFI, and tea/coffee making facilities. Private Bathroom: Yes, ensuite Facilities: Communal launderette (extra cost) Prices (per night): From GBP50-GBP105